Omicron: Two doses of AstraZeneca offer 'minimal protection' against variant, warns expert

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DOCTOR Susan Hopkins has warned that the double-jabbed who received both their doses from AstraZeneca will have 'minimal' protection against the novel Omicron variant. Speaking on BBC One's Andrew Marr Show, the Chief Medical Adviser has urged all people in this group to come forward for a booster.

DOCTOR Susan Hopkins has warned that the double-jabbed who received both their doses from AstraZeneca will have"minimal" protection against the novel Omicron variant. Speaking on BBC One's Andrew Marr Show, the Chief Medical Adviser has urged all people in this group to come forward for a booster.Omicron: Dr Hopkins discusses AstraZeneca's protectionWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

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